History of the Party
Pauline Hanson's One Nation was formed in 1997 by Pauline Hanson, David Oldfield and David Ettridge. The name "One Nation" was chosen to signify belief in national unity, in contrast to a perceived increasing division in Australian society allegedly caused by government policies favouring migrants and indigenous Australians.
Believing the other parties to be out of touch with mainstream Australia, One Nation ran on a broadly populist and protectionist platform. It promised to drastically reduce immigration and to abolish "divisive and discriminatory policies ... attached to Aboriginal and multicultural affairs." Condemning multiculturalism as a "threat to the very basis of the Australian culture, identity and shared values", One Nation rallied against government immigration and multicultural policies which, it argued, were leading to "the Asianisation of Australia. The party also denounced economic rationalism and globalisation, reflecting working-class dissatisfaction with the neo-liberal economic policies embraced by the major parties. Adopting strong protectionist policies, One Nation advocated the restoration of import tariffs, a revival of Australia's manufacturing industry, and an increase in support for small business and the rural sector.During its brief period of popularity, One Nation had a major impact on Australian politics. The appeal of its policies to the National Party's constituency put great pressure on that party. The rapid rise of the party revealed a substantial minority of discontented voters dissatisfied with the major parties.
One Nation supports the maintenance of a democratic system of government based on restricting its size and levels of taxation to the minimum required to achieve efficient administration and the least possible intrusion into the lives of individuals, industry and commerce. One Nation supports a society based on Christian ethics, maintenance of liberty, incentive, individual enterprise and the pursuit of excellence. One Nation is committed to the defence of Australia and to supporting Australia's allies where national security is threatened. One Nation stands for the improvement and well being of all Australians, for the retention of traditional Australian values, the Constitution, the flag and loyalty to our country. One Nation is strongly nationalistic in its world-view, seeking to put Australia's interests first and setting our own house in order before pursuing an international agenda.
One Nation is a far-right and nationalist political party in Australia.
Protectionism,
,
National conservatism
Pauline Hanson's One Nation was formed in 1997 by Pauline Hanson, David Oldfield and David Ettridge. The name "One Nation" was chosen to signify belief in national unity, in contrast to a perceived increasing division in Australian society allegedly caused by government policies favouring migrants and indigenous Australians.
Believing the other parties to be out of touch with mainstream Australia, One Nation ran on a broadly populist and protectionist platform. It promised to drastically reduce immigration and to abolish "divisive and discriminatory policies ... attached to Aboriginal and multicultural affairs." Condemning multiculturalism as a "threat to the very basis of the Australian culture, identity and shared values", One Nation rallied against government immigration and multicultural policies which, it argued, were leading to "the Asianisation of Australia. The party also denounced economic rationalism and globalisation, reflecting working-class dissatisfaction with the neo-liberal economic policies embraced by the major parties. Adopting strong protectionist policies, One Nation advocated the restoration of import tariffs, a revival of Australia's manufacturing industry, and an increase in support for small business and the rural sector.During its brief period of popularity, One Nation had a major impact on Australian politics. The appeal of its policies to the National Party's constituency put great pressure on that party. The rapid rise of the party revealed a substantial minority of discontented voters dissatisfied with the major parties.
One Nation supports the maintenance of a democratic system of government based on restricting its size and levels of taxation to the minimum required to achieve efficient administration and the least possible intrusion into the lives of individuals, industry and commerce.
One Nation supports a society based on Christian ethics, maintenance of liberty, incentive, individual enterprise and the pursuit of excellence. One Nation is committed to the defence of Australia and to supporting Australia's allies where national security is threatened. One Nation stands for the improvement and well being of all Australians, for the retention of traditional Australian values, the Constitution, the flag and loyalty to our country.
One Nation is strongly nationalistic in its world-view, seeking to put Australia's interests first and setting our own house in order before pursuing an international agenda.